Adebayor receives four-match ban

Adebayor receives his marching orders against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been suspended for four games after being sent off in Wednesday's FA Cup defeat at Stoke.

The 25-year-old Togo forward received a straight red for raising an arm at Potters' defender Ryan Shawcross.

The usual three-match ban was increased because it is the second time he has been found guilty of violent conduct.

Adebayor was banned for three games in September for a tackle on former Arsenal team-mate Robin van Persie.

City are also missing midfielder Patrick Vieira, who is currently serving his own three-match ban for violent conduct following his kick on Glenn Whelan in last week's Premier League meeting with Stoke.

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It is more bad news for City boss Roberto Mancini who, not only has to deal with his two suspended stars, but is managing a side with only two wins in eight games.

Extra-time goals from Shawcross and Tuncay earned Stoke an FA Cup quarter-final with Chelsea, after Craig Bellamy had earlier cancelled out Dave Kitson's opener for the visitors.

Adebayor opted not to appeal the decision made by the Football Association.

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